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For centuries, people lived with and respected the all-powerful crocodiles. Those snapping jaws and little teeth frightened all attackers away: whether human or animal. People were also fascinated by their characteristic calls, their beauty and their intelligence. Unfortunately, it was their beautiful skin, which out them under threat.
"Красивая кожа" у крокодилов тоже не скажещь?